Winter weather hits Northeast as new storm system moves across country
The recent winter storm brought heavy snowfall to southern Connecticut, the Hudson Valley, and parts of upstate New York. Long Island received between 2 to 6 inches of snow, while New York City saw just under 3 inches. Travel conditions are expected to be difficult through Saturday morning as crews work to clear the snow.
As the storm begins to taper off, some light snow and wintry mix will linger along the I-95 corridor on Saturday. An additional inch of snow and a light glaze of ice are possible in the region. Low temperatures in the Northeast will be near or below freezing on Saturday night, leading to potential refreezing of any remaining slush or snow on the ground.
Another system is forecasted to move through the region late Sunday into Monday, bringing mostly rain with some wintry mix possible in higher elevations. In the inner mountain West, more snow is expected on Saturday followed by rain on Sunday.
The Rocky Mountains will see snow on Saturday, with up to a foot in most areas and possibly 18 inches in some spots. On Sunday, the Colorado Rockies and northern New Mexico may still experience lingering snow.
Rain will pick up across the Midwest on Sunday, with scattered thunderstorms possible from Arkansas to Ohio. Some storms may be strong enough to produce gusty winds and isolated tornadoes. This system will move through the East late Sunday into Monday, bringing rain and freezing rain to parts of northern New England.
The week ahead is expected to start off wet for the East, with rain on Monday and the possibility of snow and wintry mix in the Great Lakes region. Dry and quiet weather is expected for most of the country leading up to New Year’s Eve, with seasonably warm conditions in the West and cooler temperatures in the East.
After New Year’s, a new weather pattern will bring warmer temperatures to the West and parts of the South, while the Upper Midwest and Northeast will experience cooler temperatures and the potential for quick-moving systems. Stay updated on the latest weather updates as we head into 2026.
